Going to attempt this soon. I have one lens that has a little cracking in it. Looking for a replacment, but I will fix it up anyways as a backup. Any recommendations on what to use to glue/seal up a crack so water does not get in again?
IMSA GT
AUG 10, 11:58 PM
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Originally posted by GodSend:
Going to attempt this soon. I have one lens that has a little cracking in it. Looking for a replacment, but I will fix it up anyways as a backup. Any recommendations on what to use to glue/seal up a crack so water does not get in again?
You can repair the cracks using the right adhesive. The syringe allows the adhesive to get sucked into the crack and fill it. When the adhesive dries, it is clear. I posted this in your other thread but I'll post it here also. Watch the video from about the 3:00 mark. Even though you are not gluing 2 pieces together, they are still touching at the crack so this will fiil in the crack:
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GodSend
AUG 11, 03:52 PM
Thank you sir!
One final question. If I am going to apply SpraxMax (my clear of choice, since I dont have any REAL paint equipment) and I want to clear the ENTIRE lens, should I be lightly sanding the part I previously masked off when putting down the black?
IMSA GT
AUG 11, 11:26 PM
Wetsand the entire lens with 1500 grit.....even the clear portion. The clear part of the lens will look dull but the Spraymax will fill in the micro scratches and make the lens clear again. Also very important....when you dry the lens after wetsanding, make sure there are no streaks in the black portion from wiping. These will show through the clearcoat and you don't want that to happen.
GodSend
AUG 12, 11:12 PM
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Originally posted by IMSA GT:
Wetsand the entire lens with 1500 grit.....even the clear portion. The clear part of the lens will look dull but the Spraymax will fill in the micro scratches and make the lens clear again. Also very important....when you dry the lens after wetsanding, make sure there are no streaks in the black portion from wiping. These will show through the clearcoat and you don't want that to happen.
Thank you sir. After wet sanding what do you recommend, hitting it with a papertowel to dry and then a tack cloth to pick up any fibers?
LornesGT
OCT 22, 07:20 PM
When you mean buff are you using a polishing buffer with a plastic polish or ....?
IMSA GT
OCT 25, 04:30 PM
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Originally posted by LornesGT:
When you mean buff are you using a polishing buffer with a plastic polish or ....?
Because the entire lens is clearcoated with automotive urethane, I use 3M Finesse-It and a power buffer. You aren't touching any "plastic" because the lens is clearcoated so you are actually buffing paint just like a new paintjob.
LornesGT
OCT 25, 07:07 PM
I wasn't very clear on my question. After wet sanding (2500) the lenses have fine scratches. At this point what would be used to buff or remove the scratches?
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IMSA GT
OCT 25, 09:05 PM
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Originally posted by LornesGT:
I was very clear on my question. After wet sanding (2500) the lenses have fine scratches. At this point what would be used to buff or remove the scratches?
